It's that time again...Family Reunion Time! Clueless on how to get everyone and everything together? Come on out to the North Independence Branch on Tuesday, May 28th for the program How to Organize your Family Reunion.
Our presenter has 25 years of organizing experience, with lots of ideas on themes, mailings, and how to get help from others to put your reunion together. Make this year's reunion the one they'll be talking about for years!
The front counter was busy, so I asked Mr. Library Patron if I could show him how to check out his selections at the self-checkout. "I don’t want to fool around with that computer stuff!," he grumbled. Although he did not look much older than me, I thought about how much he was missing out by not wanting to learn more about computers.
It’s getting warmer out at long last, and we all know what that means-it’s almost time for the Summer Reading program! Teens: this year’s theme is Dig into Reading. What do you think of when you hear these words? Construction? Gardening? Burrowing into a cozy spot to read a new book?
Ah, Spring! As we bid adieu to the gnarled appendage of winter's icy grip and welcome the renewal and rejuvenation of a greening world, our attention turns naturally to thoughts of vacation and travel. The weather warms, our wanderlust builds, and dreams of hitting the open road permeate our days. Recreation, leisure, sight-seeing, or just getting away from it all - that's the impulse, but where to go? Many of you have already spent the winter crafting vacation plans and securing reservations.
The four movies I attended this past weekend were On the Road, based on the novel by Jack Kerouac; The Gatekeepers, an Oscar Nominee for Best Documentary in 2012; Happy People from Werner Herzog; and Stoker with Nicole Kidman. What can I say?! What a great weekend!
There's a little bit of treasure hunter in everyone. Need proof? Ever been to a thrift store? Watched American Pickers on TV? Bought a lottery ticket? Searched for a lost ancestor online?
I don't know about the rest of you, but I am a junk food junkie! The thought of throwing out all of those stale pieces in the bottom of the tortilla chip bag makes me shudder!!! So, instead of wasting them, I fan them out on a microwave-safe ceramic or glass plate and microwave them on high for about a minute or so. Everyone's microwave is a little different, so test it for a shorter time first.
Had enough of winter and snow? Me too–and even though it may be a bit early to head for wide-open spaces north of the border, have you considered a visit to some of the lesser-known national parks? Maybe I can whet your appetite.
Bryce Canyon and Zion, in southern Utah, are in easy reach of Las Vegas or Salt Lake City. If flying is not for you, I-70 through Kansas and Colorado provides a direct route from Kansas City. Just inside the Utah border, you’ll find Arches National Park, well worth a visit as well. Edward Abbey’s Desert Solitaire provides a nice introduction.
